Politicians use their office to get rich. Those days have got to end. No revolving door for lobbyists, no congressional stock trading, no corporate PAC money.

WOW: Protesters created a human banner on No Kings Day to encourage people to vote ahead for the upcoming midterm elections 📍Ocean Beach | San Francisco, CA 🎥: Ryan Fitzsimons

No Kings Rallies as Americans express outrage over the state of the country

Two brown pelicans, Joey and Felicity, are safely back at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium this evening with no injuries after leaving their habitat this morning. Zoo staff are overjoyed and relieved that the birds are healthy, and deeply grateful for the community’s support.

North Carolina A&T students marched an hour each way to vote on the first day of early voting after their campus polling site was removed by the Guilford County Elections Board. Proud 👏🏽

NEWS: A fresh Investigation has revealed that Byron Donalds and his wife own hundreds of thousands of dollars in stocks closely tied to data centers, have been "been unapologetically enthusiastic about data centers." Development raises serious questions. motherjones.com/politics/202…

Billionaires pay the same amount into Social Security as someone making $184,500. If we ended that absurdity & applied the payroll tax to all income above $250,000, Social Security would be solvent for 75 years & benefits would be expanded by $2,400. Let’s do it.

#LetsGoPens!!! 🐧🖤💛

If you preordered a signed Sympathy for the Devil from me, it should be on its way to you as we speak (same with Sick Flicks) You can still buy direct from me at MikeBrackenBooks.com or on Amazon, etc. Thanks as always for the love and support! I signed A LOT of books...

Fucking love this guy‼️💙💙💙@AbdulElSayed @AbdulElSayedHQ

As a child experiencing abuse, when I read Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings,” I knew for the first time that I was not alone in the world. So when we say “books save lives,” we mean it. That’s why I was so proud to introduce the Books Save Lives Act of 2026 — my bill to confront the rise of book bans in America, promote inclusive literature, and protect our freedom to read. This fight is about honoring the brilliance of Black and queer authors, educators, students, and librarians—and it’s a fight for education, democracy, and justice. Because from bans on our bodies to bans on our books, Trump and Republicans are stopping at nothing to rip away our fundamental freedoms, censor Black, queer and other marginalized authors, and deny us the right to learn and see ourselves reflected in our literature. Thank you to my colleagues and movement partners for your partnership on this legislation. Congress must pass our bill without delay.

Hawaii has stopped Citizens United. Corporations in Hawaii can no longer spend money on elections. That's how it's done! Every state should follow suit. Let’s just make it a federal law. Period.

Immigrant New Yorkers belong here. ICE does not. If you or someone you love needs help, call our free, confidential Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 1-800-354-0365 or dial 311 and say “Immigration Legal.” Help is here in your native language, no matter your immigration status. For more information: nyc.gov/knowyourrights

Some women don't flirt with people. They flirt with life. Extra twenty minutes at the café. Fresh flowers for no reason. Music while getting dressed. Taking the scenic way because the sky looks good. There's romance happening between her and being alive.

Prepare yourselves dear readers, for this author has some rather large news to share...

NEW: When witnesses, whistleblowers and accusers die, it’s time to look at whether they have anything in common. Here is a list of some of the recent deaths in the Epstein-Trump orbit. jkbjournalist.substack.com/p…

I’m in love with this sentence: “One of the most underrated skills you can learn is the ability to ignore your mood and stick with the plan.”

Obsessed with Talarico’s new ad lol

It's about fucking time!

Happy Tuesday. 📚